Privacy Policy

Last updated: 29 August 2025

At Beyond the Bar, your privacy is very important to us. We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring that it is collected, stored, and used securely and according to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

When you join Beyond the Bar, we may collect the following types of personal information:

• Full name, age, gender identity, and contact details.
• Lifestyle and relationship preferences (as provided in your questionnaire).
• Photographs you choose to submit.
• ID documentation for verification purposes.
• Payment details (processed securely through third-party providers).
• Communication history with us (emails, messages, or event bookings).

Your personal information is used for the following purposes:

• To assess applications and verify member identities.
• To create and manage your membership profile.
• To match you with other members who may be compatible.
• To communicate with you regarding events, updates, or membership matters.
• To ensure a safe, respectful, and trustworthy member community.
• To comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

We respect your confidentiality. Your information will never be sold or rented to third parties. Information may only be shared in the following cases:

• With other members, but only once mutual interest has been confirmed.
• With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., secure payment processors, website hosting) under confidentiality agreements.
• With legal authorities if required by law.

We use secure systems to store personal information.

Only authorised staff may access your details.

All reasonable steps are taken to protect against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

In line with POPIA, you have the right to:

• Request access to the information we hold about you.
• Ask for corrections if your information is inaccurate.
• Request deletion of your personal information once your membership ends.
• Withdraw your consent to the processing of your information (note: this may limit our ability to provide services).

Your information will be kept only for as long as your membership is active.

Once your membership ends, your profile and personal details will be deleted within 12 months, unless required by law to keep them longer.

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and basic functionality. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.

If you attend an event, you consent to the use of your details for event management purposes.

Group photographs may occasionally be taken at events; you may opt out by notifying us in advance.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy, please contact us at:

+27 83 333 2940 | +27 61 415 5951

info@beyondthebar.co.za

Beyond the Bar (Pty) Ltd – Registration Number: 2025/706142/07